Denver Road over North Br Chippewa River
PoorPosted for loadIsabella County, Michigan · Sec 1-12 Nottawa Twp · Structure no. 000000000004366
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denver Road over North Br Chippewa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denver Road over North Br Chippewa River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2022. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denver Road over North Br Chippewa River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denver Road over North Br Chippewa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Denver Road over North Br Chippewa River carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Denver Road over North Br Chippewa River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Denver Road over North Br Chippewa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.